broken hard top. how can i fix it?

dagoober · 03-04-2009, 07:45 PM

i left my hard top off my jeep this winter and the snow piled up and put a crack in the side. its more of a break than a crack because one part goes behind the other where it is broken. can i use jb weld on it or is there something better? also is it hard to get the side windows back in? the right side window poped out.

oompaloompasc3 · 03-04-2009, 07:57 PM

Fiberglass is a way you can fix it. The window I have no idea maybe some kind of glass shop could put it in for you.

dagoober · 03-04-2009, 08:06 PM

ok thanks. i know a guy who works on fiberglass boats. im guessing its the same type of work for the roof.

oompaloompasc3 · 03-04-2009, 08:10 PM

yep exact same type of work.... good luck lets see some pics of the top...

CheapSunglasses · 03-04-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dagoober

ok thanks. i know a guy who works on fiberglass boats. im guessing its the same type of work for the roof.

Just grind out some of the top about two inches on either side, and top and bottom of the crack, and refill with "Gorilla Hair" body filler....It's a body filler with fiberglass reinforcing hairs in it....It acts just like body filler, but stronger.

Sand, prep and paint.

cadencedad · 03-04-2009, 08:16 PM

a friend of mine had a tree fall on his.He fixed it then went to pick it up to put it back on and it cracked again.So make sure you be real careful with that area..

noodle9 · 03-04-2009, 08:17 PM

go to your local auto parts store and buy the glass setting adhesive. It ia about $19.00 a tube. one will be enough. just follow the instructions on the tube. i did mine about 3 months ago and I put in the new trim around the glass. it is a pretty easy task.

dagoober · 03-04-2009, 08:38 PM

wow thanks for the amazing replys guys! i wasent expecting this many replys already! i 'll get the guy who does fiberglass to fix it properly because i dont want it to break again. i will get some glass setting adhesive tomorrow. i'll get a pic of it tomorrow because its a bit dark and cold out right now.

kasbiker38 · 03-04-2009, 08:58 PM

i dont think those windows use adhesive

**dodger889** · 03-04-2009, 09:42 PM

Side window are set in a silicon adhesive just like the front wind shield are.

**lobukjeep** · 03-05-2009, 05:36 AM

Not to crap on anybody's parade but that top is more than likely made out of SMC which is not fiberglass friendly.It really doesn't adhere very good.Has a tendency to seperate and fall off after time.You can use something like Norton Speedgrip.You can get different types to set up quick or slower.Stuff is hard as nails,can set up in 30 seconds and it doesn't itch.Only drag is it takes a special gun and tips to use it.But if you really had to you could buy a tube push it out in equal parts and mix it by hand and use it.Check it out.
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dagoober · 03-05-2009, 03:52 PM

looks like modified caulking gun lol. im not shure if it is fiberglass or something else. i'll get some good pictures wen i get home.

MYYJ93 · 03-05-2009, 09:11 PM

No real good way to fix it.

dagoober · 03-05-2009, 10:57 PM

i'll fix it for now. get a new one later uinless this one holds. need to find batterys for camera. have pics tomorrow.

**YJake** · 03-05-2009, 11:03 PM

!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tried using fiber glass fiber and resin and the stuff just wouldn't stick to the hard top! It just kept slipping off like a wet noodle instead of bonding. I was trying to fix some chipped spots along the bottom edges.

I was forced to use a few layers of bondo to get the desired results. Maybe JB weld would work on your crack...?